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Lamb vs. Chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Lamb and Chicken sandwich

  • Lamb has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Selenium, however, Chicken sandwich has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin E , Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Lamb is 101% higher.
  • Chicken sandwich has 7 times less Zinc than Lamb. Lamb has 4.46mg of Zinc, while Chicken sandwich has 0.61mg.
  • Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Potassium +26.5%
Contains less Sodium -90.4%
Contains more Zinc +631.1%
Contains more Copper +77.6%
Contains more Selenium +32.7%
Contains more Calcium +241.2%
Contains more Manganese +895.5%
Equal in Iron - 1.77
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Equal in Phosphorus - 185
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 67% 18% 80% 22% 99% 17% 23% 29% 109%
Contains more Potassium +26.5%
Contains less Sodium -90.4%
Contains more Zinc +631.1%
Contains more Copper +77.6%
Contains more Selenium +32.7%
Contains more Calcium +241.2%
Contains more Manganese +895.5%
Equal in Iron - 1.77
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Equal in Phosphorus - 185

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Lamb
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Contains more Vitamin B12 +1861.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1621.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +194.6%
Contains more Folate +161.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +84.8%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 49% 3% 3% 58% 70% 145% 72% 89% 36% 17% 22%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1861.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1621.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +194.6%
Contains more Folate +161.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +84.8%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +50.6%
Contains more Fats +87.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +229.3%
Equal in Water - 48.94
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
16% 11% 21% 49% 3%
Protein: 16.28 g
Fats: 11.19 g
Carbs: 20.89 g
Water: 48.94 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more Protein +50.6%
Contains more Fats +87.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +229.3%
Equal in Water - 48.94

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +96.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +110.4%
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
22% 46% 32%
Saturated Fat: 2.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.177 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +96.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +110.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lamb Chicken sandwich
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Chicken sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 0g 19.49g Chicken sandwich
Protein 24.52g 16.28g Lamb
Fats 20.94g 11.19g Lamb
Carbs 0g 20.89g Chicken sandwich
Calories 294kcal 250kcal Lamb
Starch 16.5g Chicken sandwich
Fructose 0.97g Chicken sandwich
Sugar 0g 3.64g Lamb
Fiber 0g 1.4g Chicken sandwich
Calcium 17mg 58mg Chicken sandwich
Iron 1.88mg 1.77mg Lamb
Magnesium 23mg 24mg Chicken sandwich
Phosphorus 188mg 185mg Lamb
Potassium 310mg 245mg Lamb
Sodium 72mg 753mg Lamb
Zinc 4.46mg 0.61mg Lamb
Copper 0.119mg 0.067mg Lamb
Manganese 0.022mg 0.219mg Chicken sandwich
Selenium 26.4µg 19.9µg Lamb
Vitamin A 0IU 32IU Chicken sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin E 0.14mg 2.41mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 2IU 5IU Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg
Vitamin C 0mg 0.8mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.23mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.3mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 7.72mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 1.2mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.383mg Chicken sandwich
Folate 18µg 47µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0.13µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg 8.5µg Chicken sandwich
Tryptophan 0.287mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.183mg Lamb
Leucine 1.908mg Lamb
Lysine 2.166mg Lamb
Methionine 0.629mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg Lamb
Valine 1.323mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg Lamb
Cholesterol 97mg 35mg Chicken sandwich
Trans Fat 0.03g Lamb
Saturated Fat 8.83g 2.123g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Chicken sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 4.481g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 3.177g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.884g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Chicken sandwich

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is better in case of low diet
Lamb Chicken sandwich
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
47%
Chicken sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
48%
Chicken sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 681mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.707g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/nutrients
  2. Chicken sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170295/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.